Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

The New York Times bestseller that inspired an Academy Award–nominated film: Years after being separated from his family in India, Saroo Brierley embarks on a journey to reunite with them. “Amazing” (New York Post), with nearly 12,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A New York Times bestseller with over 14,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! Learn the riveting story of the hunt for the elusive mastermind behind a billion-dollar online black market. “A fast-paced, readable true crime tale” (Kirkus Reviews).

“A funny, seasoned take on dashed illusions” (O, The Oprah Magazine): When 60-year-old Meredith moved to Los Angeles for a long-overdue fresh start, she began a courageous journey of reinvention. “Absorbing, beautiful” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline).

Former stock market mogul Shaun Attwood documents life in Arizona’s deadliest jail in this firsthand account of his fight for survival. This searing exposé provides a brutal glimpse into the darkest corners of America’s criminal justice system.

Winner of the Edgar Award! A #1 New York Times bestselling author chronicles the bizarre true story of John Orr, a respected firefighter who may have secretly been one of America’s most notorious arsonists. “A suspenseful, adrenaline-rush account” (Publishers Weekly).

“A most enjoyable idyll” (The New Yorker): The Durrells abandon their English home and relocate to a beautiful Greek island in this hilarious account of a young naturalist and his unconventional family. With nearly 20,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In this vibrant memoir, a naturalist chronicles his family’s experiences on the island of Corfu and the boyhood adventures that inspired his love of wildlife. “A delightful book” (The New York Times Book Review).

Discover the fascinating life of Mary Fields, the first African-American woman to become a star route mail carrier! Mary braved the Montana wilderness to bring food, shelter, and correspondence to a struggling mountain community and used her influence to push for women’s voting rights.